Jumbled Mind

So much is going through my mind! So many things I want to post about! I just finished eating a bowl of cornflakes for dinner, have my feet propped up on the coffee table {which is hardly used for anything other than a clutter collector} while watching House Hunters... I've been in love with the idea of owning my own home - paying rent to myself is a grand thought to me lately. So Douglas and I have seriously started thinking about moving. Nothing too serious just looking around and seeing what's what and getting my hopes up {I shouldn't do that to myself, but I always do}.

I have found myself befriending people that I don't even know, finding way cool blogs for house design {see above if confused}, enjoying other peoples lives far more than I should - but I guess that's what happens when you engross yourself into the blogging world. But I love it! I know I've said it a bazillion times - but it's true. I feel like I get to know these people and it's always great to see such good people in the world especially when you live in an area where you don't get to see the good in people a lot of the time {don't get scared, I just live in a really busy place where people don't tend to see the people around them}. I find the story of MckMama quite fascinating and now I feel a part of the MckFamily {along with millions of other peoples around the world} - her children are adorable and Stellans story is amazing, what a strong little boy.

Onto a totally off the wall topic: American Idol. Have I ever posted about AI? No, probably not. But there is a first time for everything right? My point in doing this mainly is to let the world know my favorite this season is: Allison Iraheta. I love this girl - her voice is amazing. Maybe I'm just drawn to the P!nk, Stevie Nicks raspy strong voice. But she is {insert positive attitude here}. I was happy to see her in the top two this week instead of the bottom 3. My next pick would have to be Kris Allen. Well I'm not really a fan of Danny Gokey or Adam Lambert {I know most of the world is screaming at me right now, but it's true} he's talented and has a good voice just too... I don't know the word, I just don't like him very much.

*Reaches in hat and pulls out another topic* *Drum Roll Please*

Cleaning.... gah cleaning. Is anyone else as annoyed with this chore that never goes away? I'm always cleaning something {maybe it's my OCD no I'm not just saying it I really do have it, at least everyone tells me I do} but it never stops, always cleaning. So I've adapted the Real Simple Periodic Table of Cleaning to my life. I'm starting May 1 - which is tomorrow, why tomorrow not today? I don't feel like it today, there's always tomorrow, right? I'll let you know how this goes. As far as the schedule is going from last post - it's going well, except I have been so tired lately that I have been doing the running in the evening and pilates stretches in the morning.

My last topic for the night is everyones obsession with comparing Harry Potter to Twilight this little Harry vs. Edward feud is absurd {to put it lightly}. You can't compare the two - Wizards and Vampires cannot be compared I'm sorry can't do it, isn't possible, just morally wrong. Okay, maybe not morally wrong but really people? Come on now. {Even if you could we all know that Edward would kick Harrys heiny}, that's not comparing that's being realistic and honest.

Real Simple

Every now and then I will pick up a magazine from the checkout lane and throw it in my cart only to glance at it for a few seconds just to toss it in the recycle bin later. But two days ago the magazine I picked up will change my life forever, and what a wonderful time to come across this at the beginning of the new year. Real Simple - Life Made Easier . Just as an example here are a few of my favorite article titles from the January 2009 issue that I picked up:

• 28 Uses for Everyday Items: Did you know that you can use a sticky note to clean out your keyboard? Or that if you put clear nail polish on the bottom ring of your shaving cream can it won't leave a rust ring on your tub? How about if you place a toothpick between the button and fabric when your sewing it on so it doesn't go on too tightly and end up tough to fasten?
• A whole section of different types of lists you can purchase such as this one for becoming a better, simpler, less stressed you.
• Their website offers this handy tool for all the list lovers out there such as I am.
• 20 Tips to make your wardrobe last.
• 7 ways to return anything.
• 18 Easy upgrades for your favorite convenience foods.
  
• 15 ways to get more fit - and this neat site I'm going to start using.
• Lists of legends has to be one of my favorite sections it's titled as: *Even brilliant classical composers and bloodthirsty barbarians need to get stuff done: Mend a shirt, make a sandwhich. Read the (imagined) To-Do lists of six iconic figures and forget, for a little while, about your own.*
  

J.K. Rowling

1. Stare expectantly at fireplace.
2. Give up; Light fire.
3. Recite mantra: No more magic.
4. Sit down to work. Open folder: "Larry Potter and the List of Decidedly Non-Magical Book Ideas."
5. Break for lunch. Stare expectantly at package of sandwich bread.
6. Give up; make sandwich.
7. Decide which Harry Potter character should come out of the closet next.
8. Do dishes.
9. Roll in money.

Please try to tell me that that did not just make you laugh or even chuckle a little.

I just subscribed and can't wait for my next issue!